Jory

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Pronounced JOR-ee /ˈdʒɔr.i/High

Meaning: A Cornish/English form of George — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; a tiller of the soil'; used for both sexes (leans male); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A farmer; a tiller of the soil: Jory is a Cornish form of George. Crisp, breezy, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'JOR-ee').

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Origin LowGreek, Cornish

MeaningA Cornish/English form of George — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; a tiller of the soil'; used for both sexes (leans male); here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10471 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 721

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jory is a Cornish/English form of George — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; a tiller of the soil' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes (it leans male), here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'JOR-ee').

In the U.S. it leans male. Rare for girls, a-farmer at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? George means 'a farmer; a tiller of the soil' in Greek — Jory is a Cornish/English form, crisp and breezy, used for both sexes (leans male; here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Jory — unisex; routes layered

Variations

JorieJoreeJori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jory mean?

Jory is a Cornish form of George — Greek 'a farmer; a tiller of the soil'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jory?

It's said JOR-ee /ˈdʒɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jory a boy or girl name?

Jory is used for both sexes (it leans male); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jory?

Jory is rare for girls in the U.S.